If you think you have Parkinson's disease - the inheritance of the old and infirm, and to you, young and strong, nothing about it is not necessary to know, you are deeply mistaken. "Juvenile Parkinsonism" - a diagnosis that today, unfortunately, few people are surprised. So, it is better to know what the causes and symptoms of this disease. For here, as in any other diagnosis, the sooner it is put, the more effective the treatment.
What is Parkinson's disease?
Idiopathic Parkinson's disease or parkinsonism syndrome, as well as shaking palsy called one of the most unpleasant (so to speak), chronic progressive diseases of the CNS - central nervous system. Characteristic of the disease is premature aging of the extrapyramidal system, responsible for the organization of the movement, as well as the loss of control of motor activity.
In humans, decreased movement speed and movement in general. He chained all the muscles, shaking limbs. Back and neck strain, impaired speech. Sick is difficult to swallow, they quickly get tired and complain of frequent headaches.
Signs and symptoms of Parkinson's disease at a young age
Unfortunately, on the very early stages of the disease is almost impossible to diagnose. And in the first stage (according to the accepted classification) have limbs tremor appears. And yet we must continually listen to their own current state to immediately seek medical help.
You should alert the following signs / symptoms:
- spasms of the facial muscles when you are at rest (if do not notice, maybe around talking to you about it);
- coordination of movements (even if temporary, irregular or fast passing);
- strengthening the hand tremor (leg) during the unrest, in stressful situations;
- disorder of thermoregulation;
- a violation of smell (including temporary).
The causes of Parkinson's disease in young men
It was previously thought that Parkinson's disease - the lot of the old. Today, this view is subject to a serious correction. Although the exact causes of the disease to establish it was not possible, it is believed that his young patients can trigger:
- a genetic predisposition;
- acute lack of vitamin D in the body;
- chemical and medicinal poisoning;
- neoplastic processes;
- CNS;
- acute and chronic diseases of the nervous system;
- severe stress and so forth.
Progression of the disease at a young age is not so noticeable as in the elderly. And it's dangerous! It is necessary to notice the deterioration of the response to the motion, because in the future brain will respond less and less. Plus there is a non-classical and non-motor disorders are difficult to diagnose correctly. Possible sleep disorder, a manifestation of unwarranted aggression patient. And all this requires an immediate referral to a specialist. Then, in a timely manner will be appointed the necessary treatment.
Parkinson's Disease Treatment
One of the main objectives of the treatment of this disease is the renewal, improvement of motor functions. Desirably, with a minimum use of drugs. After achieved locomotor activity supported by special exercise.
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